List By Continent
The following table is a list of the tallest buildings by each continent (listed by geographical size):
| Continent | Building | Height | Floor count | Completed | Country | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | Burj Khalifa | 828 m (2,717 ft) | 160 | 2010 | United Arab Emirates | Dubai |
| Africa | Carlton Centre | 223 m (732 ft) | 50 | 1973 | South Africa | Johannesburg |
| North America | Willis Tower | 442 m (1,450 ft) | 108 | 1973 | United States | Chicago |
| South America | Gran Torre Santiagoa | 300 m (980 ft) | 64 | 2012 | Chile | Santiago |
| Europe | Mercury City Tower | 339 m (1,112 ft) | 75 | 2012 | Russia | Moscow |
| Oceania | Q1 | 323 m (1,060 ft) | 78 | 2005 | Australia | Gold Coast |
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